What Personality Do You have at Work?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
What Personality Do You have at Work?
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About This Quiz

When it comes to getting things done at work, all of us do things a little bit differently to get by. What kind of personality do you have between 9 and 5?
How important is it for me to get along with the people I work with?
It is important, work tends to get better when everyone gets along.
I like to get along with everyone, it makes things way easier for me at work.
I like to get along with my boss, but I don't care so much about my coworkers.
I try to get along with people, but I don't care really.

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Do you have enough time to get your work done?
Yes, I always get everything done in time.
Usually I do, but not always.
Yes, but I notice a lot of other people at work don't do their jobs as quickly as they should.
No, but I get by.

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How often are you late or tardy?
Pretty much never.
Only when I have a good reason.
Sometimes, but less than most people.
A lot.

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Have you ever hidden at work, or pretended you were there when you were not?
What? No way.
Once or twice I went out to my car when I have been tired for a few minutes.
No, and if I saw someone doing that it would really make me mad.
Yeah, all the time, I even have a system set up to trick people.

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How important is it for you to get a promotion?
Pretty important, and I am confident it will happen.
Not very important, it would put a lot of pressure on me.
Really important, if it doesn't happen I might quit.
Are you kidding? I am not management material.

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How do you act during meetings?
I pay attention and contribute when necessary.
I pay attention, but am quiet.
I pay attention, and try and say things that show I am in agreement with my boss.
I space right out and daydream.

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What would you do if you found someone taking a nap in the supply closet?
Nothing, I would just feel badly for them.
Nothing, but I would feel kind of angry.
I would go tell my boss.
I would make a note that the supply closet is a good place to take naps.

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Would you date someone at work?
No, that is not a good idea.
Sure, but I would keep it quiet.
No, that is wrong, I am pretty sure some people at work are doing that now.
Totally. Making out with someone at work is the best.

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Do you ever look at coworkers computer screens when talking to them?
No, why would I do that?
Yes, sometimes I get curious.
Yes, and sometimes they are not doing what they are saying they are.
Sure, I guess so. I don't really think about it one way or the other.

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Would you have an affair with your boss if he or she was attractive and you thought it would make it easier for you?
No, that would be a bad move.
Maybe, I would have to think about it.
Yes, that would make it easier for me to get a raise.
Yes, that would make it harder for them to fire me.

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How often do you use the Internet for things other than work?
Pretty much never, only in emergencies.
Every once in a while.
Never, but other people do all the time.
As much as possible.

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Do you ever compare yourself to other people at work?
Sure, I am competitive.
No, I just do my own thing.
Yes, and sometimes I wish the boss knew how much better than them I was.
Only the few people I know that do less than me. As long as they are here, I am still safe.

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If you disagree with the boss, do you tell him?
Sure, I do in a respectful way.
No, I just do my job.
No, that would be stupid.
No, who cares?

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Is your way of doing things usually the best way?
Usually, but I am open to suggestions.
I don't know, I just go with the flow.
Yes, I think so.
No, are you kidding me?

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Do you hang out with your coworkers outside of work?
No, I keep that separate.
Sure, sometimes I do.
No, I don't get along with most of them.
No, my work friends and I hang out a lot at work.

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How often do you leave early in an average month?
1 time.
1-5 times.
0
Over 5 times.

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Do you joke around much at work?
Not much.
Sometimes.
Never.
All the time.

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Do you try and get back to your desk before the end of lunch break.
Yes, I try not to rip off the company.
Most of the time.
I eat lunch at my desk.
No, I take as long as I possibly can.

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What does your boss say you need to improve on during your review?
Not being a perfectionist.
Attention to detail.
Getting along with others.
Attendance.

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Do you ever gossip at work?
I try to stay out of that.
Maybe a little, just to pass the time.
I have to if I want to know what is going on.
Sure, just to pass the time.

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What would you do if someone came in your office and kept talking to you, and didn't leave?
I tell them I had to get to work and ask them to leave.
I would hang out until they left, it isn't like I will get in trouble for it.
I would tell my boss about it.
I would love it.

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How often do you get a raise?
All the time.
Every once in a while.
Quite often but not enough.
Hardly ever.

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If you knew your boss was drinking at work, what would you do?
I might talk to him about it, and ask if he was okay.
Nothing, it is none of my business.
I would tell his supervisor.
I would think that maybe he was not as bad as I thought.

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Do you work best under deadlines?
Yes. I thrive on the pressure.
No, but i do okay.
Not really, I don't think they are fair.
No, but I don't let them phase me either.

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Do people come to you when they want to complain about things?
No, that is not my role.
Sometimes, just the people I am close to.
Yes, all the time.
No, that is not my scene.

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Have you ever slept at work?
No, why would I do that?
No, but i have closed my eyes a few times.
No, but i have wanted to.
Sure, as much as I can get away with.

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If someone on your team is slacking you...
Work harder to pick up the pace.
Just keep doing my thing,, it has nothing to do with me.
Tell my boss. It isn't my job to cover for him.
Feel happy that I am not the only one.

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Pick a quote from "Office Space."
We need to talk about your TPS reports.
Does anyone ever say to you, "Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays?"
I could write a letter to your board of tourism and I could have this place condemned
I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch

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Have you ever made up a lie as to why you can't go to work?
No, I only miss work for real reasons.
Yes, I hate to admit it though.
Yes, but only because other people do.
Yes, I have done that often.

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Are you a team player?
I try to be, but sometimes I take the lead a bit too much.
I am for certain.
I try, but sometimes other people don't carry their weight.
Are you kidding me? Is that a joke?

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